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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,120.63, 13,706.58 and 5,423.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,120.63, 13,706.58 and 5,423.52 is: 8,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,120.63 : 13,706.58 = 5,423.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,120.63/13,706.58 = 5,423.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,120.63x = 13,706.58 × 5,423.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,120.63x = 74,337,910.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337,910.76/9,120.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,150.52

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